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Old 04-13-2013, 03:37 AM
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will ridetech fit onto aftermarket parts? or should I just powdercoat the OE **** so it lasts hopefully a long *** time. By aftermarket parts I mean control arms and a arms and such
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Yes it will work with aftermarket parts, but stick with the stock upper arms up front for maximum drop.
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Old 04-13-2013, 04:30 AM
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the rear doesnt really matter though right since its on the rear end not any control arms? Even with a moser 12 bolt it should be the same right?
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I just installed an AirLift/ridetech/bagriders frankenstein kit and it should work.
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What is the deal with upper a arms
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Also if you are installing a moser 12 bolt, I've seen other people say it raises the car an inch in the rear. Not sure how that would affect the cool ride kit.
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Good point, also with the aftermarket rears you need to make sure the axle tub spring seat cups I.D. is at least 1.75" so the center of the Coolride airbag seat cup will fit within it.
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So what is the difference on upper control arms
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Some aftermarket upper A arm's will rub the air bag which will wear a hole in them.
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What if you run the struts?
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Which struts? The shockwaves?
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93-02 F-bodies don't have struts.
With the 82-92 Yes, struts and no upper control arms.
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Yes shockwaves sorry
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